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20 Cards in this Set
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intransigent
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impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
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enervate
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weaken mentally or morally
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inane
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devoid of intelligence
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zealous
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marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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haughty
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having or showing arrogant superiority to and distain of those one views as unworthy
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covetous
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immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
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mendacious
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given to lying
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laudatory
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full of or giving praise
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pedantic
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marked by a borrow
narrow focus on or display of learning especially it's trivial aspects |
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poignant
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keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
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patronizing
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(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others work condescension
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frivolous
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not serious in content or attitude or behavior
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candid
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openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
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blithe
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carefree and happy and lighthearted
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provocative
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serving or tending to provoke, excite, or simulate
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brusque
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marked by rude or peremptory
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jocular
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characterized by jokes and good humor
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trenchant
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having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
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livid
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furiously angry
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cavalier
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given to haughty disregard of others
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